December Q&A
Grab your coffee and let's catch up - what I'm most excited about for next year, favorite 2025 purchases, my recent weight loss, investment sweaters, advice for starting your own business + more.
The December 2025 Q&A
November was so busy and so on the move that I failed to get out a Q&A so we’ll make up for that now.
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In this month’s edition:
What I’m excited about in 2026
What to splurge on in London & Paris
My recent weight loss + how I did it
Noteworthy belts
My IG Stories cadence
Investment sweaters
Favorite purchases of 2025
Thoughts on dressing with a color analysis
What I’d change about my life in NYC
Advice for starting your own business
Let’s get into it…!
What belts are we liking these days?
I have a few designer belts I love from Celine and Loewe but otherwise I wear those I own from Madewell (this one and this one are two of my most worn), Aureum Collective, B-Low The Belt (just ordered this one and this one) and next I want to try those from Déhanche as a few friends have raved about them.
I want to invest in 1-2 nice sweaters I won’t get sick of and can be worn a lot - which ones of those you own would you recommend starting with?
If I had to choose just two in my wardrobe right now - I would choose the La Ligne Mini Marin (I wear a L) and the La Ligne Lean Lines Sweater - either in Solid or Striped - depending on what you think you’d wear more. I personally love the striped ones under coats this time of year.
They are both workhorses in my closet. I can wear them with a variety of bottoms, I think they are flattering on and they are just both really well made with soft, plush knits and have a variety of color options. But if you’re looking to start investing I always recommend starting with neutrals first because you’ll likely get more wear out of those.
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